Iraq Gold Price Today
Today's gold price in Iraq, shown in IQD per gram and updated every two hours.
Iraq Gold Price by Karat
The table below shows today's gold price per gram in IQD for every karat available in Iraq, from 24K down to 10K. Prices are calculated from the international gold market and refreshed every two hours.
| Karat | Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | 100.0% | 181,880.12 IQD |
| 22K | 91.7% | 166,723.44 IQD |
| 21K | 87.5% | 159,145.10 IQD |
| 20K | 83.3% | 151,566.76 IQD |
| 18K | 75.0% | 136,410.09 IQD |
| 14K | 58.3% | 106,096.73 IQD |
| 12K | 50.0% | 90,940.06 IQD |
| 10K | 41.7% | 75,783.38 IQD |
Which Gold Karats Are Used in Iraq
Karat measures how pure a piece of gold is. 24K is 99.9% pure gold, 22K is 91.6%, 21K is 87.5%, and 18K is 75%, with the remainder made up of other metals for strength. Lower-karat gold is generally more affordable and more durable for everyday jewelry, while higher-karat gold carries a higher gold content and price.
21K is the traditional and most widely traded gold standard in Iraq, used for the bulk of jewelry bought and sold in markets such as Baghdad's gold district. Its purity level is well understood by local buyers and sellers alike, making it the default reference point for everyday transactions even though other karats can occasionally be found.
Gold Price History in Iraq
Use the chart below to see how the gold price in Iraq has moved over the past day, week, month, or year, and how today's price compares to its recent high and low.
Not enough history yet for this range — check back as more data accumulates.
Gold Price History in Iraq — Last 30 Days
Each row is the last recorded price of that day in Iraq, per gram in IQD. Use it to see how today's price compares with any day over the past month.
High, Low and Average by Period
Based on every price Atlas Gold has recorded for 21K gold in Iraq over each period.
| Period | Lowest | Highest | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | 158,997.69 | 163,508.47 | 161,829.78 | −0.40% |
| Last 30 days | 158,559.14 | 173,985.72 | 164,279.54 | −8.02% |
Based on 34 days of recorded history, collected since 2026-08-20. Longer ranges will appear here once enough history has accumulated — Atlas Gold does not estimate a period it has not actually recorded.
| Date | 21K | 24K | 18K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159,145.10 | 181,880.12 | 136,410.09 | |
| 159,303.57 | 182,061.22 | 136,545.92 | |
| 162,012.25 | 185,156.86 | 138,867.64 | |
| 161,452.09 | 184,516.67 | 138,387.50 | |
| 163,069.92 | 186,365.63 | 139,774.22 | |
| 163,069.92 | 186,365.63 | 139,774.22 | |
| 162,738.25 | 185,986.57 | 139,489.93 | |
| 161,437.35 | 184,499.82 | 138,374.87 | |
| 158,559.14 | 181,210.45 | 135,907.84 | |
| 159,697.89 | 182,511.88 | 136,883.91 | |
| 159,941.12 | 182,789.85 | 137,092.39 | |
| 162,480.28 | 185,691.75 | 139,268.81 | |
| 162,480.28 | 185,691.75 | 139,268.81 | |
| 161,783.76 | 184,895.73 | 138,671.80 | |
| 160,622.90 | 183,569.03 | 137,676.77 | |
| 163,891.74 | 187,304.85 | 140,478.64 | |
| 162,152.29 | 185,316.90 | 138,987.68 | |
| 164,975.21 | 188,543.10 | 141,407.33 | |
| 164,975.21 | 188,543.10 | 141,407.33 | |
| 164,975.21 | 188,543.10 | 141,407.33 | |
| 164,997.33 | 188,568.37 | 141,426.28 | |
| 166,585.68 | 190,383.64 | 142,787.73 | |
| 163,416.34 | 186,761.53 | 140,071.15 | |
| 161,256.77 | 184,293.45 | 138,220.09 | |
| 165,738.07 | 189,414.93 | 142,061.20 | |
| 166,939.47 | 190,787.96 | 143,090.97 | |
| 166,939.47 | 190,787.96 | 143,090.97 | |
| 165,988.67 | 189,701.33 | 142,276.00 | |
| 171,542.38 | 196,048.44 | 147,036.33 | |
| 171,284.41 | 195,753.61 | 146,815.21 | |
| 173,794.09 | 198,621.81 | 148,966.36 |
21K Gold Price in Iraq
Today, 21K gold costs 159,145.10 IQD per gram in Iraq — that works out to about 4,949,965.93 IQD per ounce, or 159,145,100.00 IQD per kilogram.
24K Gold Price in Iraq
Today, 24K gold costs 181,880.12 IQD per gram in Iraq — that works out to about 5,657,104.09 IQD per ounce, or 181,880,120.00 IQD per kilogram.
How Gold Prices Are Calculated in Iraq
Every price on this page is computed by Atlas Gold from two public inputs — an international gold quote and a USD exchange rate — not collected from Iraq jewelers. Here is the exact calculation, and the exact figures behind the price shown above.
- Start from the international gold quote in US dollars per troy ounce.
- Divide by 31.1034768 — the number of grams in a troy ounce — to get a US-dollar price per gram.
- Multiply by the current USD → IQD exchange rate.
- Multiply by the karat purity factor — the karat number divided by 24. So 21K is multiplied by 21 ÷ 24 = 0.875, and 18K by 18 ÷ 24 = 0.75.
The figures behind the price above
- International gold quote used
- 4,318.40 USD / oz
- Exchange rate used (1 USD → IQD)
- 1,310.0000
- Recorded at
21K = (4,318.40 ÷ 31.1034768) × 1,310.0000 × (21 ÷ 24) = 159,145.10 IQD/g
Where the data comes from
- Gold quote: the COMEX front-month gold futures contract (symbol GC=F), read from Yahoo Finance. This contract tracks the international spot gold market closely, but is a futures price and can differ from spot by a small margin.
- Exchange rate: Hexarate, with exchangerate.host as a fallback if the first is unavailable.
- Refresh: both inputs are re-read and all prices recalculated every two hours.
What this price is not
This is the value of the raw gold metal itself. It is not a jeweler's retail price: a finished piece additionally carries making charges, the retailer's margin, and any local tax or VAT, so a shop's asking price is normally higher. It is equally not a buy-back quote — dealers purchasing used gold typically pay below the metal value. Treat the figures here as a reference point for negotiation and comparison, not as a quoted transaction price.
Atlas Gold builds the Iraq price from the international spot price of gold in US dollars per troy ounce, converted into Iraqi dinars at the applicable rate. This step is more complex than in many countries: Iraq's rate is administered by the central bank through periodic currency auctions rather than left to float freely or fixed by a simple peg, and a noticeable gap can open between the official rate and the rate found in informal markets. That administered rate is applied, then converted to a per-gram amount and adjusted for karat purity, such as 87.5% for the commonly traded 21K standard, to produce the local price.
Why Does Gold Price Change?
Gold is traded continuously on global markets, so its US-dollar price shifts throughout the day in response to factors like US interest rates, inflation data, the strength of the dollar, and demand from investors and central banks during periods of uncertainty. On top of that global movement, the local price shown here also moves with the exchange rate between the US dollar and the local currency — so a local price can change even on a day when the international gold price barely moves.
Gold Price in Iraqi Dinars
The Iraqi dinar (IQD) does not trade on a simple peg or a free float. Instead, its exchange rate is administered by the central bank through periodic currency auctions, and at times a real gap has opened between this official rate and the rate available in informal or parallel markets. For readers checking today's gold price, this matters: local price movements can reflect shifts in this administered exchange rate, not only changes in the international gold market.
Spot Gold (USD) — Global Reference
The chart above is Iraq's own computed local price. This widget shows the raw international spot price in USD, for context on global market movement.
Why Track the Gold Price?
Gold prices move with global markets, currency exchange rates, and local demand — sometimes several times a day. Checking the current price before buying or selling protects both jewelers and everyday buyers from over- or under-paying relative to the actual market.
For Buyers
Comparing today's price per gram against a piece's asking price gives you a clear sense of how much you're paying for craftsmanship and design versus the metal itself, useful whether you're buying jewelry or investment gold.
For Jewelers & Sellers
A transparent, frequently updated reference price makes it easier to price fairly, explain pricing to customers, and stay aligned with the market without manually checking exchange rates and international quotes throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price today in Iraq?
As of the last update, 21K gold — the standard most commonly quoted in Iraq — is priced at 159,145.10 IQD per gram. See the live price above for the current figure, refreshed every two hours.
How much is 21K gold per gram in Iraq?
21K gold is currently priced at 159,145.10 IQD per gram in Iraq, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How much is 24K gold per gram in Iraq?
24K gold is currently priced at 181,880.12 IQD per gram in Iraq, based on the international gold price and today's exchange rate.
How often are Atlas Gold prices updated?
Prices are refreshed every two hours, based on the international gold spot price and the current exchange rate.
Why does the gold price change in Iraq?
The international gold price moves throughout the day, and so does the exchange rate used to convert it into local currency. Atlas Gold builds the Iraq price from the international spot price of gold in US dollars per troy ounce, converted into Iraqi dinars at the applicable rate. This step is more complex than in many countries: Iraq's rate is administered by the central bank through periodic currency auctions rather than left to float freely or fixed by a simple peg, and a noticeable gap can open between the official rate and the rate found in informal markets. That administered rate is applied, then converted to a per-gram amount and adjusted for karat purity, such as 87.5% for the commonly traded 21K standard, to produce the local price.